General Information

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named a alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.

• Population: 20 million (metro area approx)
• Area: 603 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 19.076110839844, Longitude: 72.877502441406

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): ₹12,000 - ₹25,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: ₹5,000 - ₹12,000
• Utilities (Monthly): ₹2,500 - ₹6,000
• Internet (Monthly): ₹700 - ₹1,500
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): ₹150 - ₹500

Transportation

• Local Train Monthly Pass: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000
• Bus Ticket: ₹20 - ₹50
• Taxi Start Price: ₹80 - ₹150
• Auto Rickshaw Start Price: ₹40 - ₹100

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: ₹35,000 - ₹75,000
• Software Engineer: ₹50,000 - ₹150,000
• IT Support / Technician: ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
• Teacher: ₹20,000 - ₹60,000
• Doctor / Physician: ₹80,000 - ₹250,000
• Nurse: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
• Civil Engineer: ₹40,000 - ₹100,000
• Architect: ₹50,000 - ₹120,000
• Accountant: ₹30,000 - ₹70,000
• Bank Employee: ₹30,000 - ₹80,000
• Police Officer: ₹25,000 - ₹70,000
• Lawyer: ₹60,000 - ₹200,000
• Restaurant Manager: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
• Waiter / Waitress: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
• Retail Cashier: ₹12,000 - ₹28,000
• Construction Worker: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000
• Driver: ₹12,000 - ₹35,000
• Security Guard: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
• Graphic Designer: ₹20,000 - ₹60,000
• Digital Marketer: ₹25,000 - ₹70,000
• Hotel Receptionist: ₹15,000 - ₹35,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: ₹60,000 - ₹150,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): ₹20,000 - ₹40,000
• Utilities (Monthly): ₹5,000 - ₹12,000
• Internet: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000
• Transportation: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000

Top Attractions

• Gateway of India
• Marine Drive
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
• Elephanta Caves
• Sanjay Gandhi National Park
• Colaba Causeway

Major Events

• Mumbai Film Festival
• Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
• Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
• Mumbai Marathon
• Diwali Celebrations